"We have set this day aside to honor those currently serving in the military as well as those who have served in the past,” Utah State Parks Director Jeff Rasmussen said in a written statement. “Their sacrifices have given us the freedoms and safety that we all enjoy day in and day out. We think it’s important to recognize their service and dedication.”

Here are the events going on in the five state parks in Iron and Washington counties. Day-use entrance fees will be waived for active duty-members, veterans and family members traveling in the same car. Entrance prices for other guests are listed.

Frontier Homestead State Park

Military re-enactors will help honor American soldiers at Frontier Homestead State Park on Aug. 11, 2018.(Photo: Frontier Homestead State Park)

Explore the park and possibly win a prize by going on a military-themed scavenger hunt using your smartphone (paper versions will be available). You can also try your hand at the historical activity stations. Living history presenters will show uniforms and weapons and detail the sacrifices of American soldiers from the Mexican American War through the Gulf Wars.

Park hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (varies by season). Activities will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Gunlock State Park

DIG Paddlesports will have free one-hour paddleboard rentals with instructions and free doughnuts, while they last, for active-duty members and veterans. The park will have flags and banners displayed.

Park hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (varies by season)

Day-use fee: $10 per vehicle; seniors 62 and older: $5 per vehicle

Location: Gunlock Road in Gunlock, about 15 miles northwest of St. George

Sand Hollow State Park

All park visitors can head to the Dive Shack for free snow cones and hot dogs. BASH will have free ice cream cones for active-duty military and veterans. Service members can also get a 10 percent discount on watercraft rentals.

Park hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (varies by season)

Day-use fee: $15 per vehicle up to eight people; seniors 62 and older: $10 per vehicle up to eight people

Location: From Interstate 15, take the Hurricane exit (Exit 16). Travel east on Highway 9 and follow the signs.